Student of the Year

Certificate III in Business Administration, Ultimo College
Trainee of the Year

Rosie says TAFE shifted her career path completely and she is now completing her Diploma of Business (Marketing) as well as pursuing a future career in the film industry.

“TAFE was excellent! I could do most of my training flexibly in my workplace. I had fantastic teachers who always helped me when I needed it. Through my experiences at TAFE and my traineeship I feel I’ve developed a lot.”

Diploma of Information Technology (Networking), Petersham College
International Student of the Year

“I’ve loved studying at Petersham. It’s very different to what we have in Korea. I was encouraged to ask questions and there was free communication. I cannot speak highly enough of the support and knowledge of my teachers. My Diploma has given me exemptions of one and a half semesters at UTS where I’m doing a Bachelor in Information Technology.”

Certificate III in Carpentry, Randwick College
Apprentice of the Year

After travelling around Europe for several years and working as a chef, Tom was ready for a change of career.

“I completed my apprenticeship as an adult apprentice, and achieved early completion of the traditional indentured apprenticeship, via application to the apprenticeship board under recommendation of my employer, Coddington Constructions. The teachers went far beyond what I expected from them. I will always be grateful for their knowledge and support.”

Certificate III in Business Administration, Ultimo College
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year

Alicia moved to Sydney to improve her career opportunities and is now a Resource Officer with the Nura Gili Indigenous Programs Unit at UNSW.

“I want to work with young kids to help them stay at school and pursue a career path so they can do what they really want to do in life. TAFE has helped me do that and it will play a huge role for these kids, to get them on track to a career.”